If any of you have upcoming low key holiday gatherings with friends, this post is for you!  I’m talking about the kind where you’re cozied up in someone’s house around a fire drinking hot chocolate or cider and doing a group gift exchange or a cookie exchange.  I love those types of hangouts, and today I’ve got a few outfits for you to wear to them!

It appears I’ve got sweaters on the brain because most of these looks involve sweaters.  When I’m hanging out in a laid back environment, I just want to be able to throw something on really easily, and sweaters are nice and warm without needing a lot of pieces.  Anyway, here are the outfits!

Cozy Statement Sweater with Texture + Jeans + Boots
A cute, cozy sweater will work every time!  Rather than going with a plain solid sweater, one with details like a slouchy cowl neck or heather red color makes a more interesting outfit.  Add some awesome boots and shimmer earrings to elevate it a little while still staying cozy.

This sweater is really soft and stretchy.  It has a very open knit, so it definitely needs a shirt underneath.  Without one, your skin would be peeking through all those holes down the front!  Luckily in colder sweater weather I usually prefer layers underneath sweaters anyway.  Also, because of the open knit the sweater isn’t super warm.  That’s not so great if you live in a very cold climate, but it’s really great if you live in a warmer climate like I do and want the look of a chunky cozy sweater without overheating.

And these boots?  I received them many, many months ago and love how they look, but it’s been way too warm here to wear them until now.  I love them with this red sweater though!  They’re on sale HERE with limited sizes and full price HERE with more sizes.

Shop for the Look:
Sweater: ModCloth (exact–wearing M, similar)
Jeans: Nordstrom (exact–wearing size 4)
Boots: c/o Sole Society (exact–on sale here; exact–more sizes here; wearing size 9)
Bag: Nordstrom (similar)
Earrings: c/o Nickel & Suede (exact–size M)
Watch: c/o JORD (exact)

Sweater + Statement Necklace + Boots
If you want to go with a standard solid sweater, add a fun statement necklace to make it pop!  It’ll dress up your outfit just a bit while still maintaining a casual, cozy vibe.  Super, super easy outfit.  Bonus points if your sweater is a bright color too!

My necklace is several years old and was HERE but is unfortunately sold out now.  The same shop has a similar one made of turquoise stones HERE.

Shop for the Look:
Sweater: Old Navy (similar, similar)
Jeans: Nordstrom (exact–wearing size 4)
Necklace: c/o That’s Mine Boutique (similar)
Boots: Nordstrom (exact, exact–wearing size 9.5; similar–cheaper)
Watch: c/o JORD (exact)
Bag: c/o Lily Jade (exact)

Printed Flannel + Vest + Leggings + Scarf
This one is really casual with leggings, but it’s super comfy!

Shop for the Look:
Top: J.Crew Factory (similar, similar)
Vest: J.Crew Factory (exact–wearing size S)
Leggings: Nordstrom (exact–wearing M) 
Scarf: c/o Conversation Pieces (similar)
Bag: Nordstrom (exact)
Boots: Fergalicious via Famous Footwear
Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington (exact) 

Printed Sweater + Vest
Another easy outfit is a fair isle sweater or any other printed sweater.  You don’t really need the vest or beanie when you’ve got a printed sweater, but adding at least one or the other will finish off your outfit juuuust enough.

Shop for the Look:
Sweater: ModCloth (exact–wearing size M, similar, similar, similar)
Vest: Old Navy (almost exact–this year’s version, I wear S)
Jeans: Old Navy Maternity (exact–wearing size 4)
Boots: Fergalicious via Famous Footwear (similar)
Bag: Nordstrom (exact)
Beanie: J.Crew Factory (exact)

And since we talked so much about sweaters, below are a bunch of great sweaters to add to your collection!

PRINTED SWEATERS

SOLID COLORED SWEATERS